Kemp issues order limiting large gatherings, closing bars and nightclubs
Georgia governor Brian Kemp issued an executive order calling for the closing of bars and nightclubs and banning gatherings of 10 or more people.
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Sheriff's deputy not charged in officer-involved shooting
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) --A Bibb County deputy returns to work after an officer-involved shooting earlier this month. On Monday, Macon Judicial District Attorney David Cooke told 41NBC that the March 1st shooting involving Deputy Jeremiah Moneypenny and a 29-year-old man…
Monroe County under state of emergency through April 10
Monroe County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution declaring a local state of emergency Monday due to the ongoing threat of COVID-19.
2 Bibb Schools employees test positive for COVID-19
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Bibb County School District says that two of its employees have tested positive for Coronavirus. One employee works at Ballard Hudson Middle School and the other works at Southwest High School. This is according to the…
Dodge County, Eastman under state of emergency
Eastman and Dodge County are under a state of emergency as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
DDS grants extension for expiring licenses, IDs
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The closures of all Department of Driver Services locations will not affect expiring licenses. Governor Brian Kemp and DDS Commissioner Spencer Moore announced an emergency operation plan for the agency on Friday. The plan includes a…
How to make medical masks, donate to good cause
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- Hands of Grace Free Medical Clinic is asking people in the community for donations of handmade medical masks. Several medical resource centers in communities all over Middle Georgia are experiencing a shortage of n95 medical masks.…
Warner Robins Transit suspends service due to COVID-19
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Warner Robins Transit has suspended service due to COVID-19 concerns, according to a news release. President and CEO Spring Rosati says regular transit operations will cease for the next 2 weeks. Service is projected to…
Perdue Farms employees walk out after no wage increase amid COVID-19
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Several employees of Perdue Farms walked off the production line in Perry Monday due to what they called a wage dispute. In a Facebook Live video, one employee said he and his colleagues were upset about…
Jones County election officials urge residents to vote by mail
GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Jones County Elections & Voter Registration urges residents to vote by mail. This comes from a Jones County news release. The Secretary of State advised the election officials to encourage residents…
Pulaski County Schools employee tests positive for COVID-19
The Pulaski County School District will suspend preparation and delivery of meals and Chromebrook check-out after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.
Mayor Reichert declares local state of emergency for Macon-Bibb
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mayor Robert Reichert declared a local state of emergency for Macon-Bibb on Monday. According to Mayor Reichert, the local state of emergency will last for two weeks. Any place with ten people or more is prohibited,…
South Central Health District confirms 3 COVID-19 cases
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- The South Central Health District confirmed three COVID-19 cases on Monday. According to a news release from the Georgia Department of Health, two Laurens County residents tested positive for the coronavirus. Currently, authorities advised the subjects…
Robins Financial Credit Union limits operations due to COVID-19
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, Robins Financial Credit Union will be limiting operations beginning Tuesday, March 24. This is according to a news release from the financial institution. The news release…
3 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Peach County
Peach County’s Covid-19 Task Force met about the counties response to the virus.
SCHD limiting services at county health departments
County health departments within the South Central Health District are limiting services.
Milledgeville City Council declares state of emergency, includes curfew
Milledgeville's City Council has declared a state of emergency in the city in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Houston County church offering drive-in services during COVID-19 pandemic
A Houston County church is continuing services in a unique way to adhere to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's COVID-19 guidelines.
'We want action now:' Macon-Bibb Commissioners upset with mayor's response
Macon-Bibb commissioners are pushing the mayor for an executive order to close down non-essential businesses to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Kroger designates special hour for certain customers during COVID-19 pandemic
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Kroger stores in Georgia will block off an entire hour of shopping for people over the age of 60 and people who are at a higher risk of contracting COVID-19, better known as the coronavirus, during…
AT&T waiving domestic overage fees for customers nationwide
AT&T announced Sunday it is waiving domestic wireless voice and data overage fees for its customers nationwide.
Baldwin County under a state of emergency, curfew included
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Baldwin County Commissioners declared a state of emergency in Baldwin County Sunday afternoon lasting until further notice in response to the county's first two confirmed COVID-19 cases. According to Baldwin County's Board of Commission Chair, Henry…
UPDATE: Missing elderly man located in Spalding County
79-year-old Earnest Loyd, who was reported missing Sunday morning, was found at a gas station in Spalding County.
Jones County restricting access to some facilities starting Monday
Public access to several Jones County facilities will be restricted starting Monday, March 23.
MTA providing free fares, reducing service starting Monday
The Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority announced Sunday it will offer free fares and scale back services starting Monday, March 23.
NCHD county health departments scaling back operations
North Central Health District county health departments are limiting services to only the "most crucial public health services."
Reichert to announce closure of 'certain businesses' Monday
Macon-Bibb mayor Robert Reichert will announce the closure of "certain businesses" Monday.
Schlesinger proposing legislation to stop indoor bar, restaurant service
Macon-Bibb Commissioner Larry Schlesinger plans to propose legislation this week to "immediately close all bars and restaurants only for sit-down business" following Macon-Bibb's first confirmed case of COVID-19 Thursday.
UPDATE: Robins Air Force Base reports second confirmed COVID-19 case
Robins Air Force Base reported its first confirmed COVID-19 case in a news release Saturday.
Warner Robins mayor issues State of Emergency, begins on Sunday, March 22
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Warner Robins Mayor Randy Toms is executing a local State of Emergency for the city beginning Sunday, March 22nd at noon. According to the city of Warner Robins Government's Facebook page, the measure, which prohibits…
Houston County buildings limiting public access starting Monday, March 23rd
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Starting Monday, March 23rd, Houston County buildings and facilities will be limiting access to the public. That's according to a news release from the Houston County Board of Commissioners. According to the release, the decision…
Baldwin County Courthouse going by appointment only starting Monday, March 23rd
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Starting Monday, March 23rd, residents in Baldwin County will now have to make in appointment at the County's courthouse. That's according to a Baldwin County notice sent to 41NBC. According to the notice, the change is…
Kemp: 'At this time I don't see a need' for state lockdown
Georgia governor Brian Kemp said Friday he doesn't see a need right now for a state lockdown following several governors' recent decisions.
2 armed men rob Mercer University Drive car wash
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is looking for two people they say robbed a car wash Friday night.
Rain chances increase this weekend in Middle Georgia
A cold front is pushing through Georgia this evening bringing a few spots of rain and increasing clouds. The cold front will slow down and eventually stall over the area through Saturday. This will keep rain chances in Middle Georgia…
Bibb County School District modifies meal schedule
Meals will no longer be delivered daily.
Man steals liquor, cash from Cheer's
Deputies say a man entered the business by pulling out the glass from a front door.
BCSO: Man wanted for assaulting female in February
Bibb County deputies need help finding a man they say assaulted a female last month.
Baldwin County resident confirmed as positive COVID-19 case
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – North Central Health District epidemiologists confirmed a case of COVID-19 in Baldwin County Friday afternoon. This is according to a news release from Steve Hokanson with NCHD. The news release says the person is not hospitalized…
Mercer pitcher Jackson Kelley named one of D1 baseball's top sophomore pitchers
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mercer pitcher Jackson Kelley has been crowned one of the best in his class for being a beast at what he does. Kelly has been named among the best sophomore pitchers by D1 baseball. He cracked…
When to call 911 with COVID-19 symptoms
911 call center employees say people are calling in believing they have COVID-19 symptoms.
Big difference between allergy and COVID-19 symptoms, officials say
COVID-19 has made an impact across the country as confirmed cases continue to rise.
Macon-Bibb mayor issues administrative order regarding funerals
Macon-Bibb Mayor Robert Reichert issued an administrative order Friday "strongly encouraging" indoor funerals involving 10 or more people.
Perry declares local state of emergency
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Perry City Council members voted unanimously Friday to declare a local state of emergency after Houston County reported its first COVID-19 case this week. Mayor Randall Walker says the city is still providing services. The declaration…
Scammers target consumers during COVID-19 pandemic
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is warning consumers about products that can treat, prevent or cure the COVID-19. This is according to a news release for the Georgia attorney general’s office. The news release says Carr…
Daybreak Interview: Managing stress during COVID-19 pandemic
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The COVID-19 pandemic has changed life in America for the time being. Events are being canceled, people are working from home and some people are not working at all. All of this can be very stressful.…
Monroe County resident infected with COVID-19
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -- A Monroe County resident has been confirmed as being infected with COVID-19. This is according to a news release from Michael Hokanson with the North Central Health District. North Central Health District epidemiologists confirmed the additional…
Friday stays warm in Middle Georgia
It was a beautiful day across Middle Georgia to welcome in Spring! The first full day of Spring on Friday will also be a beautiful day with warm temps and mostly dry conditions. Warm, humid air is going to hang…
Publix adjusting hours to help seniors
Publix is designating senior shopping hours for customers 65 and older.
Perry Facilities Closed To Walk-In Service
Perry is making modifications to our daily operations until further notice.